Written by HDN Associate, Lisa Vine As I write this, I have a wonderful view of my garden – in all of its glory. And trust me, it looks glorious. Glorious in part, because of the hard work my wife and I have put into it, but also, and mainly

Opinion piece by HDN ambassador, Darren Burton Television dramas often paint a stylised picture of serious and organised crime. Luxury apartments, fast cars, and piles of cash. The reality for our communities is far more devastating than glamorous, and for Housing practitioners the consequences play out not on screens, but

Staff from minoritised ethnic groups, disabled and transgender colleagues report lower confidence in recruitment fairness and career progression, highlighting persistent inequalities in workplace experiences. Housing organisations across England are being urged to take more targeted action on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), as a new report from the Housing Diversity

This blog is written by Claire Turner, HDN’s newly joined Training & Consultancy Coordinator, bringing fresh insight and perspective to the team. Life is busy and at times it can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s at home, in our local communities, or in the wider world, there’s a lot going on

Not all stress is bad. It can be a great motivator. It can help us get things done. But we all know long-term stress can be harmful to our health. Those everyday pressures can build up, affect our stress levels – perhaps without us even realising – and burnout can

Housing Diversity Network (HDN), working in partnership with Manningham Housing Association, has secured funding from the government’s Social Housing Innovation Fund (SHIF), winning a share of the £2 million national programme to strengthen tenants’ voices in social housing. The funding will support a Tenant Board Member Academy helping a consortium